Frequently Asked Questions

Note: Answers to questions regarding my novel will be updated as my work in progress changes.

Is your name really BK Scotther? No. It’s a pen name.

What does BK stand for? The B is the initial for my girlfriend’s nickname. The K is the initial for my first name.

Why do you use a pen name? Two reasons.

1) My pen name reminds me of my girlfriend. I chose it so every time I see the name, I can remind myself to stop writing and give her some affection. Writing takes hours out in a day and she lives across the world from me, so I need to remind myself to make time for her.

2) My real name is very common among my culture, and BK Scotther is more brandable. I’d rather use a brandable pen name to make it easier for people to find my book(s).

1) I’m a lesbian. I want to see a lesbian protagonist represented well in all media, especially books, because I love books and I need a gay girl to kick someone’s ass in a land far, far away.

2) There’s not enough lesbians being represented in books, especially in the fantasy/sci-fi genre. And when there is, many of them aren’t quite to my liking. I’ll write about what I mean in a future blog post.

Are you a full-time writer? Not yet, but hopefully one day.

Are you looking for beta readers? Not at the moment but when I am, I’ll make an announcement because I’m going to need your help to polish my book baby.

Do you base characters in your book on people you know? Never.

Do you have a critique partner? Not yet, but I’ll look for one once I’m further into my writing progress.

What genre of books do you like to read? Anything with a lesbian protagonist, especially if it’s set in a fantasy or sci-fi world.

What’s your favorite book? It varies.

What’s your favorite TV show? Wynonna Earp.

What’s your favorite movie? Don’t have one.

Who’s your favorite author? It varies.

What’s your writing process like? It varies. Sometimes I come up with the plot first, sometimes the main character, and sometimes, it’s the main setting.

When did you start your writing career? I want to say when I was 14, but that’s when I started to imagine and make up stories in my mind. So technically, I only just started my writing career in August 2017, since that’s when I started writing my actual novel.

Where do you get your ideas? From my brain. They’re just marinating in there, waiting for me to cook them before being served.